RC 9L - Applied Intermediate Mechanical Ventilation

    Recent Professors
    Santana S. A., Small L. C.
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Formal Admission to the SMC RC program.
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of RC 9L
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides hands-on skills in the lab setting and supervised clinical experience at local area hospitals with the purpose of gaining experience in the application of mechanical ventilation in the acute care setting. This course provides practice in recognizing and correcting patient-ventilator interactions that cause asynchrony and physiological effects of positive pressure ventilation. In addition, the course explores innovations in mechanical ventilation. Emphasis is placed on evaluating features and capabilities of various mechanical ventilators.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–2:45pm, Tue Fri 1:30pm–7:30pm